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Almanac "Almanac" is Minnesota’s longest-running public affairs show. When it debuted forty years ago on December 7, 1984, "Almanac" upended the traditional public affairs format by combining balanced reporting, thoughtful analysis and a one-of-a- kind mix of Midwest quirkiness. Today, "Almanac" has become one of the most respected television offerings in the region. Twin Cities PBS Originals. TPT 2 Fridays, 7 pm TPT MN Fridays, 10 pm
All Creatures Great And Small: Tricki & Friends Celebrate the animals we love by revisiting moments from the series where they always come first. Meet Tricki — the biggest scene stealer and smallest cast member — and the many other creatures that illustrate the bond between humans and animals. TPT 2 Sunday, December 1, 7 pm TPT LIFE Wednesday, December 4, 6 pm
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Remember The Magic: A Look Back At The Dayton's Holiday Shows Celebrate Minnesota's treasured holiday tradition, the Dayton's 8th floor auditorium holiday shows and meet the artists behind the storybooks-come- to-life displays. Travel back to holidays past while celebrating the artistry and fandom surrounding the historic shows. Twin Cities PBS Originals. TPT 2 Tuesday, December 17, 7 pm TPT LIFE Thursday, December 19, 8 pm
Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2024 It’s Christmas 1969, and the funfair and carol concert add color to frosty Poplar. Yet, the festive spirit at Nonnatus House is dampened by the spread of influenza alongside growing fears of an escaped
prisoner after a spate of break-ins. TPT 2 Wednesday, December 25, 7 pm
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Volume 52 Number 12 TPT magazine (ISSN 1059-9657) is published twelve times a year, in: Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov., and Dec. by Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 172 East Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, a nonprofit corporation. Copyright © 2023. List Exchanges: To assist in building membership, Twin Cities Public Television on occasion may exchange names and addresses of its members with other organizations that may solicit or make contact with you by mail. If you do not want your information shared, please notify the membership department at 651-229-1300 or 866-229-1300. All rights reserved. TPT magazine is sent to those who contribute annually to TPT. Basic memberships are $50. Periodicals postage paid at St. Paul, Minnesota, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Please send change-of-address information to: Membership Department, Twin Cities PBS, 172 E. Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. Michael Monahan, Somia Mourad, Margaret Murphy, Jesse Overton, Robert P. Rinek, Mark Ritchie, Robert Sit, Dan Stoltz, Darrell Thompson, Sandra Vargas, R. Kirk Weidner, Donna Zimmerman (Chair) Board of Trustees: Rotolu "Ro" Adebiyi, Teddy Bekele, Molly Biwer, Barbara Burwell, Jeff Dehn, Scott Dillon, Joe Fleming, Peter S. Hatinen, Kristy Howe, Amy L. Jensen, Mumtaz Kazim, Thea Keamy, Laura Liu, Martha MacMillan (Vice Chair), Dr. Fayneese Miller, Victor Miranda, MD,
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A NOTE FROM SYLVIA As we enter the most festive season of the year, there is a special warmth in gathering with family and friends to celebrate cherished traditions. Whether you enjoy the twinkling lights of a neighborhood stroll, share meals with loved ones, or curl up by the fire with a favorite holiday classic, December invites us to slow down and embrace moments of tradition and joy. At Twin Cities PBS, we’re reflecting on a truly prolific 2024 and looking forward to exciting opportunities in the New Year. One of the highlights we are especially proud of this season is the 40th anniversary of “Almanac,” Minnesota’s longest-running public affairs program, which premiered on December 7, 1984. For four decades, “Almanac” has been a trusted resource every Friday evening at 7 pm, providing Minnesotans with well-rounded perspectives on local, regional and national events—with a touch of humor along the way. This remarkable milestone not only honors the series’ legacy, but also celebrates our commitment to meaningful, enduring journalism. December also brings our annual year-end pledge drive, an annual tradition that allows us to continue delivering quality content to our viewers. We are grateful for each of you, and this drive is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your support while enjoying some exceptional programming. This year, our lineup is filled with fan-favorites and fascinating features: Delve into the charming world of “All Creatures Great & Small” from the animals’ perspective; gain new insights into our shared heritage with historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; and celebrate a true music legend with a tribute to Willie Nelson on his 90th birthday. On December 17 at 7 pm, we are also thrilled to premiere a new Twin Cities PBS Originals film, “Remember the Magic: A Look Back at the Dayton’s Holiday Shows.” This nostalgic journey revisits the decades when the 8th floor auditorium of the Dayton’s department store transformed into an enchanting holiday wonderland, captivating visitors from across Minnesota and beyond. As you leaf through this month’s magazine, you will find the full schedule for these special programs and so many more. Thank you for being part of the TPT family and for your unwavering support. Here’s to a joyful December and a bright new year!
Almanac
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Remember the Magic
Warm regards,
Sylvia Strobel President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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Get to Know “Almanac” Supervising Producer Kari Kennedy As the Show Celebrates 40 Years
Whether you watch “Almanac’s” debut from December 7, 1984 or the latest weekly episode, several strands of the show’s DNA remain the same, namely the distinct blend of political analysis, thoughtful commentary and context on the issues Minnesotans care most about, and the “variety show” elements such as humor and music. But if you ask the show’s Supervising Producer Kari Kennedy, who has been a dedicated member of the “Almanac” team for 30 years, the show has also evolved in ways that reflect Minnesota’s changing demographics and sensibilities. As the longest-running public affairs show in Minnesota history, “Almanac” will celebrate its 40th anniversary as 2024 draws to a close, and the weekly show remains a trusted source of news and information in an increasingly polarized media and political landscape. That commitment to balanced reporting that forms the core of “Almanac” has always been a draw to Kennedy, who knew at a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in journalism, even giving up summer days to watch the Watergate hearings on television while her friends played outside. On the eve of “Almanac’s” 40-year milestone, we asked Kennedy to reflect on the show’s enduring legacy, as well as on the future ahead. The show is known for its blend of balanced reporting and Midwest charm. How do you think this unique approach has shaped “Almanac's” place in Minnesota’s public affairs landscape? Kennedy : I think it is that mix of thoughtful, smart, trusted conversation with multiple perspectives and some lighter fun things mixed in. How many people host major political debates in one week and, in another, have a visit from Tabitha the Kemps Cow when her retirement was announced. It helps a great deal to have hosts and reporters that are
Minnesotans – they understand the communities we serve because they live here and grew up here. They have a connection to our viewers and communities. Just based on that, and I think it helps them tell stories, either in the studio when Eric and Cathy are talking live with people, or hearing Mary and Kaomi out in the field as they make that connection with sources that they're talking to because they kind of have that same base, that same Midwestern knowledge of life. Over the years, “Almanac” has addressed critical issues affecting Minnesotans while staying true to nonpartisan and fact-based journalism. In a time of increased polarization, what do you think it is about the show that continues to resonate with such a broad audience? Kennedy : It’s a continuation of that goal to provide as many different perspectives as possible so viewers can make informed decisions on their own, and to do so in a manner that is respectful of all perspectives and guests we have on the program. As that polarization has increased, “Almanac” provides a safe haven of sorts for our guests and for our viewers. It’s a place where respectful discourse still happens. We have a lot of elected officials and political analysts and other people on our show who disagree deeply about stuff, but who appreciate the ability to connect with somebody who disagrees with them in a respectful manner. We've had people who are complete polar opposites politically become friends because they've gotten to know each other through the show. Governor Tim Walz recently highlighted “Almanac” as a space for civil discourse. Can you share some of the principles that guide your team in fostering thoughtful, respectful conversations?
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Kennedy : You know it’s part of that goal that, as we're researching stories and looking at what we want to do on the show, we ask, “How many different opinions are there?” There are more than two to most stories. How many different spaces are people caring about this issue, talking about this issue? And then we figure out who we think is the best, most respectful person to provide that conversation for us, live on TV. Then we hand the live conversation over to our longtime hosts and trusted journalists, Eric Eskola and Cathy Wurzer, who are experts at getting people to share their perspectives with each other and the audience. “Almanac” has had some memorable interviews and segments over the years. Are there any that stand out to you personally or that you feel captured the spirit of the show? Kennedy : Oh, there are so many to choose from. How about a few favorite guests or topics over the years? Honestly, one of my all-time favorite guests on the show is Kate DiCamillo. She's a children's author. She has been a delightful regular guest on our show for more than half of its run. There was this author who happened to live in Minnesota, who won a Newberry Award more than 20 years ago, and we invited her on and she was the most delightful guest. I'm also really proud of all the debates we've done over the years. We have hosted more live debates than anybody else in broadcast in our state – and I'm proud of those because they're hard to pull off. It's hard to get candidates to say yes increasingly, but it's also just hard to figure out that dance of doing it. A memorable debate moment that many people think of when they think of “Almanac” debates happened decades ago, when Rudy Boschwitz and Paul Wellstone were running against each other, and they literally ended up pointing at each other over Eric. That was a feisty moment, but an interesting one, too. How has the audience responded to “Almanac's” commitment to showcasing diverse perspectives? Do you think this approach has impacted public dialogue in Minnesota?
positive, like they tell us “I learned something about either my own community that I didn't know about, or community in a different part of the state and it helped me understand something that isn't my life experience.” Overall, I think it's been really great. It's been wonderful to be able to do more reporting from Greater Minnesota in the last 6 to 7 years with the addition of Kaomi Lee to our staff and that has also been a nice way to connect our viewers around each corner of the state. Mary Lahammer has also had the ability to increase her political reporting over time. She's been with us for more than 25 years of the show, and early on, it wasn't as possible to do that. The other thing that's really nice for us is, you know, politics really still is our bread and butter, and increasingly our state legislature reflects the diversity in our state more than it ever has. And that has given us a world of possibilities because part of what we do is to reflect on who is making decisions that affect everybody's lives. As you celebrate this milestone, what are your hopes for the future of “Almanac,” and how do you envision the show continuing to serve Minnesota in the years ahead? In some ways, the answer is almost too simple: I want us just to keep doing what we're doing, but part of that is because we've worked so hard at evolving. I think if you look at a show from the first season and a show from last week, there are a lot of similarities, but we've also evolved as our state has evolved and as technology has evolved as our staff has evolved. But one of the things that I always hope we can do more of is provide more stories from around the state to all of our viewers. So that's one of the things I hope to do. I hope we can continue to elevate stories. It's my hope that we can continue to reflect a changing, growing, thoughtful community that we serve, and remain a trusted source of information for them. That’s why we work so hard at providing as much balanced and unbiased information as we can, because our viewers trust us and they keep coming back because of it.
Kennedy : We do a yearly survey and ask our viewers about that and, increasingly, the answers are really
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Celebrate the Season with Holiday Feasts, Beasts, and Joyful Beats!
Nature Santa’s Wild Home
Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas
The New Standards Holiday Show
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Relish Jamaican Fruit Cake, Pyrohy and Potica
Music For the Holidays
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HIGHLIGHTS DECEMBER 1-8
NATURE Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family. Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild. TPT 2 Wed., December 4, 7 pm TPT LIFE Sun., December 8, 7 pm
Lost Twin Cities III Revisit long gone stores,
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: The Fabric Of America Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected, and popular cultural historians with this new retrospective documentary, which explores his work and how it has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans. TPT 2 Tuesday, December 3, 7 pm TPT LIFE Sat., December 7, 9:30 pm
MASTERPIECE Wolf Hall
restaurants, movie theaters, and more. Narrated by Don Shelby, this special will revive fond memories from bygone eras and introduce viewers to surprising past chapters of the place we call home. TPT 2 Monday, December 2, 7 pm TPT LIFE Sat., Dec. 7, 7:30 pm
Henry's love for Anne Boleyn has given way to anger and distrust. Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen. Sensing her loss of favor, the queen's enemies gather. Part 6 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, December 1, 9 pm TPT LIFE Wed., December 4, 8 pm
Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration Celebrates Willie Nelson's milestone 90th birthday and the 12-time Grammy Award-winner's contributions to popular culture and music. This historic concert event features performances by Gary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, Nelson's sons Lukas Nelson and Micah Nelson, Chris Stapleton, and more.
TPT 2 Saturday, December 7, 7 pm TPT LIFE Monday, December 9, 7 pm
Lucy Worsley's Holmes vs. Doyle Doctor And Detective
Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective in the world. He made his author, Arthur Conan Doyle, rich and famous. But the writer came to hate his fictional character. Through the changing world of Victorian and Edwardian Britain, Lucy Worsley explores why. Part 1 of 3 . TPT 2 Sunday, December 8, 7 pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, December 10, 9 pm
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EVENING DECEMBER 1-8
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 1 Sun 2 All Creatures Great and Small: Tricki & Friends Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 6) A Conversation with Bill Moyers LIFE (5:00) 60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents) Concert for George This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Almanac: Hands-On History
Tape’s Rolling!
Restoring The People’s House
Game On: Women Can Coach
Inside The Boardroom: Reatha Clark King
Leading Wom- en: Reatha Clark King
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Lost Twin Cities III
Bob Dylan - Live In Newport 1963-1965
Northern Nights, Starry Skies
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(6:00) Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert
Broadway’s Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Pekka Kuusisto: Migration Patterns
Cinema Lounge: A Showcase of MN Filmmakers
Secrets of Sacred Architecture
Postcards
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - The Fabric of America
Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories
Rick Steves European Christmas
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(6:00) Great Performances Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary MN Original Postcards
Bee Gees: In Our Own Time
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
STAGE: Lowertown Line 313 & Minnesota Original 511
Common Ground
Devil’s Instrument
Sympathetic Strings: Stories of...
Winter Bees: Beyond The Book
Why Cultural Heritage Matters
Changing Our World Through Song
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Nature: Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Alone in the Wilderness
America’s Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years Rick Steves’ Tasty Europe
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(6:00) All Creatures Great and Small: Tricki & Friends
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 6)
Rick Steves’ Top Masterpieces
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Vänskä Conducts A New Year Celebration
Parks for the People
Highway 100 Lilac Drive
Making It Up North
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Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen: Cat Among The Pigeons
Behind The Scenes of Leonardo Da Vinci with Ken Burns
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - The Fabric of America
Rick Steves’ Top Masterpieces
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(6:00) Rick Steves European Christmas
America’s Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years Rick Steves’ Tasty Europe
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
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MN Original Postcards
Relish
John McGivern’s Main Streets
State Fair Traditions
Minnesota: A History of the Land Second Nature/1945 and Beyond
Food, Fuel and Climate Change
Off 90
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Lost Twin Cities III
Concert for George
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(6:00) Great Performances Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl MN Original Postcards
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
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Native Report Native Report
Mind-Body Dialogues: Healing Stories
Almanac
Crossing The Threshold
Prairie Mosaic
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Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Leonard Cohen - Live In Dublin
Bob Dylan - Live In Newport 1963-1965
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Lost Twin Cities III
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - The Fabric of America
Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories
(5:00) Law- rence Welk Holiday Special
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musi- cians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Tobacco vs. MN: Clearing the Air
Weaving The Social Safety Net at Home
Whole People
Getting There
Working Dogs: Innovations In Healthcare
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Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle Doctor and Detective (Part 1 of 3) Nature: Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Showstoppers! Great Women of TV Variety Great Performances:
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Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
Alone in the Wilderness
Rick Steves European Christmas
LIFE
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Tape’s Rolling!
Solid State: Minnesota’s High-Tech History
Miles Lord: Minnesota’s Maverick Judge
Art + Medicine: Reflections on the Pandemic
Minnesota Experience
Almanac: Hands-On History
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Britain By The Book Actor and comedian Mel Giedroyc travels to Dorset for a U.K. adventure with a literary twist. Inspired by her passion for books, Mel explores the spectacular scenery and iconic locations made famous by some of Britain's favorite books and films. TPT 2 Monday, December 9, 9 pm TPT LIFE Wed., December 18, 7 pm
Midsomer Murders- Season 23 Premiere The Blacktrees Prophecy Deep in Blacktrees Forest is a bomb-proof shelter built by a man named Warren Kaine. His extreme paranoia has drawn other survivalists to the village, and now a doomsday prepper group meets weekly. Parts 1 & 2 of 2 . TPT 2 Sat. December 14, 8 pm
NOVA Rebuilding Notre Dame
In April 2019, the world watched as a devastating fire almost destroyed Paris's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Go behind-the-scenes with a team of engineers, masons, and timber workers tackling the daunting challenges of restoring the historic landmark. TPT 2 Wednesday, December 11, 8 pm TPT LIFE Sun, December 29, 9 pm
A St. Thomas Christmas: Reflections Of Gratitude Celebrate the Advent and
Christmas season with familiar traditional carols and innovative contemporary selections. Featuring two specifically commissioned pieces for the concert by Jack Stamp. Twin Cities PBS Originals. TPT 2 Friday, December 13, 8 pm
Lucy Worsley's Holmes vs. Doyle Fact And Fiction Lucy explores Doyle's desire to distance himself from Sherlock after the detective's apparent death at the Reichenbach Falls. From the delights of the ski slopes to the horrors of the Boer War, she reveals how far Doyle went to make himself the hero of his own story. Part 2 of 3 . TPT 2 Sunday, December 15, 7 pm TPT LIFE Tue., December 17, 9 pm
MASTERPIECE All Creatures Great And Small- Season 4 Broodiness Skeldale House is busier than ever while Tristan is away serving. James and Helen dream about the future, hoping that James will not be called up to serve. When Mrs. Hall takes a leap of faith, Siegfried offers his support. Part 1 of 7 . TPT 2 Sunday, December 15, 8 pm
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7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 9 Mon 2 Antiques Roadshow: Junk in the Trunk 10 Antiques Roadshow: Did Grandma Lie? Britain by the Book Minnesota Experience: Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page Anne Morrow Lindbergh: You’ll Have... Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration BBC News Amanpour and Company
Willie Nelson: Live at Budokan
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony
Horse Relative
Common Ground: Shaynowishkung
Postcards
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Finding Your Roots: The New World
Finding Your Roots: On Broadway
Frontline: Breakdown in Maine
Mustangs: America's Wild Horses
Today's Wild West
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Doc Martin-Season 8: Mysterious Ways (Part 1 of 8) MN Original Postcards
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Death at the Grand (Part 6 of 8)
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle: Doctor and Detective (Part 1 of 3) Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit: The Pottery of Richard Bresnahan
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
LIFE
Newsline
STAGE: Art Is....Healing
Latino Arts: A Community Vision
Art at Hand: Creative Ag- ing with Clay
Common Ground
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Nature: Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge
NOVA: Rebuilding Notre Dame
Secrets of the Dead: The Sunken Basilica
Ancient Invisible Cities: Istanbul
Ancient Invisible Cities: Athens
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Elizabeth Is Missing on Masterpiece
Little Bird: Bineshi Kwe (Part 6 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
LIFE
Newsline
MN Original Postcards
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Lunar New Year
Lost Duluth I
Minnesota Roadside Attractions
Making It Up North
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Sister Boniface Mysteries: The Star of the Orient (Part 1 of 2)
Brokenwood Mysteries-Season 2: Leather and Lace (Part 1 of 4)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Blood and Money (Part 4 of 8)
Grantchester on Masterpiece- Season 6 ( Part 1 of 8) Amanpour and Company
TBA
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Storm of the Century: The Blizzard of ‘49
Minnesota Experience: Deadliest Blizzards & Fiercest Fires
BBC News
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Relish
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Off 90
Climate Smart: Cities Working...
Farm Fresh Road Trip 4
Minnesota: A History of the Land The Northern Forest Violent Femmes 40th Anni- versary with the Milwaukee Sympnony Orchestra
Farm to School: Grow- ing Our Future
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A St. Thomas Christmas: Reflections of Gratitude
Christmas at Luther: Love, The Rose, Is On the Way
STAGE: Soul Asylum Feat. Loki’s Folly
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Chef’s Life
Chef’s Life
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Frontline: Breakdown in Maine
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Native Report
Native Report Mind-Body Dialogues III: Embodied Compassion
Almanac
Prairie Mosaic
Coming Home: Supporting Your Soldier
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Father Brown-Season 11: The Kembleston Olympics (Part 1 of 10)
Midsomer Murders-Season 23: The Blacktrees Prophecy (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 13 (Part 3 of 8)
My Life Is Murder: Mirror, Mirror (Part 10 of 10)
TBA
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Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland
CLOWN By Quentin Blake Lowertown Line
POV: The Body Politic
Precipice
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Trusted Messenger
Angels: A Friendship Connection
Unequal Distribution of Health
Opioid Fix
Getting There
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Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle: Fact and Fiction (Part 1 of 3) Nature: Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge
Luna & Sophie-Season 3: Loss (Part 10 of 13)
Velvet: In Between Two Women (Part 6 of 16) Austin City Limits: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats/Adia Victori
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 4: Broodiness (Part 1 of 7) NOVA: Building The Eiffel Tower
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 4: Carpe Diem (Part 2 of 7)
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Secrets of the Dead: Eiffel’s Race to the Top
Caverns Sessions
Lowertown Line: Trampled By Turtles
LIFE
Tape’s Rolling!
Current State of Our Work- ing River
Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story
Art + Medicine: Speaking of Race
Made In Sweden
Almanac: Hands-On History
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Scams, Seniors & Minnesota’s Response
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HIGHLIGHTS DECEMBER 16-22
Joy - Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir The Tabernacle Choir and
Orchestra at Temple Square join with Broadway's Michael Maliakel and “Downton Abby's” Lesley Nicol for a spirited, heartwarming Christmas special. Enjoy classic and popular Christmas music and a true story about French novelist, poet, and dramatist, Victor Hugo at Christmastime. TPT 2 Tuesday, December 17, 8 pm
AMERICAN MASTERS Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
NOVA Lost Tombs Of Notre Dame
Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee's iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock 'n' roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," she is still a force in music today.
During restoration work after the devastating 2019 fire at Notre Dame Paris, two lead sarcophaguses were discovered under the cathedral's stone floor. Follow a team of archaeologists and historians as they attempt to solve centuries old mysteries. TPT 2 Wednesday, December 18, 8 pm
TPT 2 Monday, December 16, 9 pm TPT LIFE Saturday, December 21, 7 pm
Celtic Woman: Postcards From Ireland Join the Grammy-nominated ensemble for a message of love, hope, and holiday joy in the form of musical postcards. TPT 2 Fri., December 20, 9:30 pm
Too Hot To Handel: The Gospel Messiah Handel’s 18th-century masterpiece, “The Messiah,” has been reimagined and infused with Gospel, Jazz, and R&B. The result is an uplifting reinterpretation of this seasonal favorite, captured at its European premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall. TPT 2 Friday, December 20, 8 pm
Midsomer Murders-Season 23 The Debt Of Lies Gated estate Challis Court is a tight-knit community for retired police officers, but when a new arrival is found dead, the other residents regard the murder as an affront; Barnaby realizes that the killer is likely an ex-police officer. Parts 1 & 2 of 2 . TPT 2 Saturday, December 21, 8 pm
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EVENING DECEMBER 16-22
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 16 Mon 2 Antiques Roadshow: Junk in the Trunk 11 Antiques Roadshow: Natural Wonders American Masters: Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around Everly Brothers - Harmonies from Heaven Elvis Presley: ‘68 Comeback Special LIFE Whitney Houston - The Concert for a New South Africa I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston BBC News Amanpour and Company NHK Newsline
MN Original
Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Where’s My Refuge? with Cellist Abel Selaocoe Joy - Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir
First Speakers: Restoring The Ojibwe Language
Telling Project: Minnesota Remembers Vietnam
Postcards
MN
Remember The Magic - A Look Back At The Dayton’s Holiday Shows
Christmas with Sir John Rutter at Preston Hollow
Classic Christmas with the Bach Festival Society
Christmas In New England
17 Tue
2
Doc Martin-Season 8: Sons and Lovers (Part 2 of 8)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Game, Set & Murder (Part 7 of 8) STAGE: Minnesota Original Dance Showcase NOVA: Lost Tombs of Notre Dame
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle: Fact and Fiction (Part 1 of 3)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original
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Craft In America: Inspiration
Germans from Russia: Children of the Steppe
Celebrating Wisdom
Common Ground
MN
The Earthshot Report
Secrets of the Dead: Eiffel’s Race to the Top
Secrets of Sacred: Architecture
10 Modern Marvels That Changed America
18 Wed
2
Britain by the Book
The Chaperone on Masterpiece
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original
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This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Cloud Cult with the Minnesota Orchestra
Mississippi, MN
Minnesota’s Fiercest Fires
Making It Up North
MN
Sister Boniface Mysteries: The Star of The Orient (Part 2 of 2)
Brokenwood Mysteries-Season 2 To Die Or Not to Die (Part 2 of 4)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Death & Hysteria (Part 5 of 8)
Grantchester on Masterpiece Season 6 (Part 2 of 8) Amanpour and Company
Ball and Vase
19 Thu
2
This Old House
Ask This Old House
Remember The Magic - A Look Back At The Dayton’s Holiday Shows
BBC News
NHK Newsline
Minnesota Experience: Legendary Saint Paul Winter Carnival
LIFE
MN Original
Postcards
Relish
John McGivern’s Main Streets
On The Trail: An In Wisconsin Special
Minnesota Stories in a Changing Climate
Saving Wheat: Rusts Never Sleep
Off 90
MN
Almanac
Too Hot to Handel - The Gospel Messiah
Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland
Crane Candlelight Concert Celebrating A Miracle
20 Fri
2
Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Frontline
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original
Postcards
Native Report
Native Report
Love of Car: Transportation As We Age
Almanac
Dog’s Service Prairie Mosaic
MN
Father Brown-Season 11: The Forensic Nun (Part 2 of 10) American Masters: Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around
Midsomer Murders-Season 23: The Debt of Lies (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 13 (Part 4 of 8)
Sherlock on Masterpiece -Season 1: A Study In Pink (Part 1 of 3)
21 Sat
2
Steve & Eydie: Memories of My Mom and Dad (My Music)
POV: Wisdom Gone Wild
POV: Winter’s Yearning
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Exploring Forgiveness
Bridging War & Hope
Black Brilliance
Opioid Fix
Getting There
Left Behind: The Early Learning Crisis
MN
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle: Shadows and Sleuths (Part 3 of 3)
Luna & Sophie-Season 3: False Shame (Part 11 of 13) Brothers - Celebrating The Allman Brothers Band
Velvet: Paris (Part 7 of 16)
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 4: Right Hand Man (Part 3 of 7)
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 4: By The Book (Part 4 of 7)
22 Sun
2
Wild Scandinavia: Life on the Edge
Wild Scandinavia: Heartlands
Wild Scandinavia: Fire and Ice
Austin City Limits: Parker McCollum/Robert Earl Keen
LIFE
Make Money Work
Business Lives Here
Tourism In Minnesota: Ideas at Play
Thanks A Billion Minnesota
Northwest Angle-MN's Best Kept...
Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging
Esta Es Mi Casa - This Is My Home
Almanac: Hands-On History
John McGivern’s Main Streets
MN
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Sweet Memories of Holidays Past By Michele Wojciechowski
I have wonderful memories of Christmases. Some came from when my husband and I celebrated our first one as a married couple in our first home. But, for me, many come from childhood. I remember when I was in kindergarten, I had one of the most exciting Christmas days. One of the gifts I had asked Santa for was a blackboard. Back then, we loved playing "school." Although my friends and I didn't know that in a few years, we would be longing for summer to arrive as quickly as possible. When I came running down the steps to the living room to see if Santa had come, I was thrilled to see he had! He had eaten the cookies I'd left for him, and the carrot was gone that I left for the reindeer. There, in the middle of the room, was the most fantastic gift of all: my blackboard. It was one with a green background and affixed to an easel.
The best part? Santa had written a note to me in chalk. I don't remember what it said exactly, but I know it said something about my having been good that year and it was signed "Santa."
"The best part? Santa had written a note to me in chalk."
My mom had to convince me that he would think it was okay to erase it so that I could play with it.
At that age, I didn't realize the printing somehow looked exactly like my mom's handwriting.
A Holiday Memory
"I had three grandchildren who were all the same age. When they had barely turned three, we had everyone to our house and asked a friend to come by dressed as Santa to put the gifts out. Grandpa kept them upstairs, reading to them, until I snuck up and whispered loudly that 'Santa is here, but don't tell the kids!' They had to sneak down the stairs and watch. Santa came over and talked to three little kids who didn't really know what to believe. I have this precious memory all on DVD." — Bonnie Moore, Utah
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Smart Strategies to Escape Credit Card Debt By Lucy Lazarony
Admit it, you are over 50 with credit card debt.
According to credit card date from Experian, you're not alone. GenXers and baby boomers have several thousand dollars of credit card debt weighing them down. The average credit card balance for GenXers has grown by close to 50% since 2012 and now exceeds $9,000. Baby boomers are doing a bit better; they now owe slightly less than they did 12 years ago with a $6,648 average balance. The average interest rate on credit-card debt is 22.8% — almost double the average of 12.9% a decade ago and the highest level seen since the Federal Reserve began keeping records on this in 1994. Someone with a $9,000 credit card balance at that average interest rate will pay $170 a month in interest alone. "Baby boomers, who may be nearing or in retirement, benefit greatly from reducing credit card debt as they approach their retirement years," says Rod Griffin, senior director of consumer education and advocacy for Experian. "Lowering debt can reduce financial stress and ensure that a greater portion of their income is available for retirement savings and living expenses, rather than interest payments."
Need more incentive? Those hefty credit card balances are hurting your credit score as well as your wallet. "Credit card debt impacts your credit utilization rate, which can have a significant effect on your credit score," Griffin says. "On the flip side, keeping your credit card balances low reduces your credit utilization rate, which will have a positive impact on credit scores."
Here’s a Tip
Pay more than the minimum . You'll clear out debt faster when you pay more than the minimum payment due on your credit card balance. "The goal is to find room to increase your monthly payments, so you are paying more than the minimum,” says debt expert Bruce McClary. “The more you pay above the monthly minimum, the faster you are out of debt and the more you save on interest over time."
"Lowering debt can reduce financial stress and ensure that a greater portion of their income is available for retirement savings and living expenses, rather than interest payments."
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HIGHLIGHTS DECEMBER 23-29
Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas
Join the beloved British home cook and three special friends as they prepare her ultimate Christmas feast with all the trimmings. From the traditional turkey to her classic Christmas pudding, it's the perfect recipe for a deliciously festive holiday. TPT 2 Monday, December 23, 10 pm MASTERPIECE All Creatures Great And Small- Season 4: Papers With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order, and Carmody trained to support Siegfried. A dinner with Gerald leaves Mrs. Hall with a dilemma. Part 5 of 7 . TPT 2 Sunday, December 29, 8 pm
Christmas At Luther: Love, The Rose, Is On The Way Featuring choirs, the Symphony Orchestra, and handbell choir performing traditional carols and contemporary pieces. The concert premiered a new arrangement of "Angels We Have Heard on High" by Dan Forrest. TPT 2 Tues., December 24, 8 pm Craft In America Crossroads Follow the evolution of American craft in its drive toward exploration, experimentation, and innovation, a move toward new form sand creative solutions. Featuring the work of three Minnesota clay artists. TPT 2 Friday, December 27, 10 pm
Brokenwood Mysteries Catch Of The Day
When a severed human hand is discovered in a cray fisherman's catch, Shepherd and his team need to discover whose it is and whether its owner is still alive. Part 3 of 4 . TPT 2 Thu., December 26, 8 pm
Her Name Was Grace Kelly Considered one of the most beautiful actresses of her time, Grace Kelly remains an icon today. Through an exclusive agreement with the Principality of Monaco, Grace's life story is told through the Grimaldi family private archives. TPT 2 Sunday, December 29, 7 pm
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EVENING SEPTEMBER 18-24 DECEMBER 23-29
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Antiques Roadshow: Junk in the Trunk 12
Remember The Magic - A Look Back At The Dayton’s Holiday Shows
Antiques Roadshow: Naughty Or Nice
Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas
Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas
23 Mon
2
Leonard Cohen - Live In Dublin
Judy Collins: Wildflowers In Concert
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Handel’s Messiah
Rediscovering John Berryman
Nourishing Lives, Ending Hunger
Case for Rural Living
Postcards
MN
A St. Thomas Christmas: Reflections of Gratitude
Christmas at Luther: Love, The Rose, Is On The Way
Joy - Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir
Too Hot to Handel - The Gospel Messiah
24 Tue
2
Doc Martin-Season 8: Farewell, My Lovely (Part 3 of 8) MN Original Postcards
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Death Do Us Part(Part 8 of 8) STAGE: Welcome Christmas with Vocalessence
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle: Shadows and Sleuths (Part 3 of 3)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
LIFE
Newsline
American Masters Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
Craft In America Home
Common Ground
MN
Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2024
Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2024
Remember The Magic - A Look Back At The Dayton’s Holiday Shows
25 Wed
2
Sherlock on Masterpiece-Season 1: The Blind Banker (Part 2 of 3)
Sherlock on Masterpiece-Season 1: The Great Game (Part 3 of 4)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: El Mesías and the Minnesota Orchestra
Minnesota Historia
Minnesota in the ‘70s
Making It Up North
MN
Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 3: A Beautiful World (Part 7 of 8)
Brokenwood Mysteries-Season 2: Catch of the Day (Part 3 of 4)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Death at the Grand (Part 6 of 8)
Grantchester on Master- piece- Season 6 (Part 3 of 8) Amanpour and Company
TBA
26 Thu
2
This Old House
Ask This Old House
American Masters: Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (Part 1 of 2)
BBC News
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Relish
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Dakota Conflict
Superior’s Isle Royale
Return of the Trumpeters
Off 90
MN
Minnesota Experience: Steamship America: A North Shore Legend
Craft In America: Science
Craft In America: Collectors
Craft In America: Crossroads
Craft In America: Jewelry
27 Fri
2
Chef’s Life
Chef’s Life
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Frontline
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Native Report Native Report Our Invisible Guardians
Caregiving: Making A Dif- ference
Independent Lens: Greener Pastures
Prairie Mosaic
MN
Father Brown-Season 11: The Hermit of Hazelnut Cot- tage (Part 3 of 10) Maestro & The European Pops Orchestra: From Hol- land with Love, Part 1
Midsomer Murders-Season 23: A Grain of Truth (Parts 1 & 2 of 2) Maestro & The European Pops Orchestra: From Hol- land with Love, Part 2
Death In Paradise-Season 13 (Part 5 of 8)
Sherlock on Masterpiece-Season 1: The Blind Banker (Part 2 of 3)
28 Sat
2
POV: An Act of Worship
POV: A House Made of Splinters
LIFE
Independent Lens
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Learning for a Lifetime
Culture In Our Classrooms
Ready for the Future
Opioid Fix
Getting There
Back On Track: Journeys to a High School
MN
2 Her Name Was Grace Kelly All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 4: Papers (Part 5 of 7)
Luna & Sophie-Season 3: Hatred Is My Hobby (Part 12 of 13) 2024 Media Access Awards
Velvet: The Day After (Part 8 of 16)
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 4: The Home Front (Part 6 of 7)
29 Sun
NOVA: Lost Tombs of Notre Dame
NOVA: Rebuilding Notre Dame
Austin City Limit: Sylvan Esso/Lucius
Nature: Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Make Money Work
Innovation Culture
Sold Out: Affordable Housing at Risk
Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity
Case for Rural Living
Almanac: Hands-On History
MN
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Michael Palin In North Korea With unprecedented access, Michael Palin embarks on a remarkable journey inside an ultra-secretive country that has been cut off from the outside world for 70 years – North Korea. Part 1 of 2 . TPT 2 Mon., December 30, 9 pm
Next At The Kennedy Center Sara Bareilles: New Year's Eve With The National Symphony Orchestra & Friends Acclaimed singer Sara Bareilles takes the stage at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra for an evening of song and celebration. She will be joined by special guests Rufus Wainwright, Emily King, and David Ryan Harris for this career-spanning night. TPT 2 Tues., December 31, 7 pm
Billy Joel: Live At Yankee Stadium Join the Piano Man for his
legendary 1990 concert recorded live at the historic stadium in the Bronx. Meticulously remixed and re-edited, the program includes interviews with Joel and behind- the-scenes footage from that iconic night. TPT 2 Tues., December 31, 8:30 pm
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DECEMBER 30-31
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Antiques Roadshow: Let’s Celebrate!
Antiques Roadshow: Body of Work
Michael Palin In North Korea (Part 1 of 2)
POV: Who I Am Not
Beyond The Canvas
30 Mon
2
Bob Dylan - Live In Newport 1963-1965
TBA
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
Tatanka: A Way of Life
People of the Big Lake
Postcards
Famly Strengths: Growing Together
MN
Next at the Kennedy Center: Sara Bareilles: New Year’s Eve with the Na- tional Symphony Orchestra & Friends
Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium
Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!
Lowertown Line
31 Tue
2
Doc Martin-Season 8: Faith (Part 4 of 8) MN Original Postcards
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 1: Just Murdered (Part 1 of 13)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
STAGE: Opera Mniatures - Minnesota Opera
Cinema Lounge: A Showcase of MN Filmmakers
Writing In Peace and War
Bridging War & Hope
Common Ground
MN
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